Prep Questions Set#3 Due: Tuesday, 9/10
Read: CCR, 29-40
1. It is sometimes said that Heraclitus endorses a doctrine called “the Unity of Opposites.” What do you think this doctrine says?
2. Look at fragment #40 on p. 34. Now consider the following thesis: there are no persisting material objects; all that ever exists are instantaneous objects, objects that exist only for a moment. Do you think Heraclitus subscribes to this thesis? Justify your answer.